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BOSTON—December 1, 2022—The following is a public health warning related to a recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO). State regulations require local public health...

The following is a public health warning related to a recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO).

Testing before gathering, getting COVID-19 and flu vaccinations can minimize transmission.

BPHC announced the expansion of services in addition to COVID-19 testing.

BOSTON – October 24, 2022 – The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today provided the following updates on the latest COVID-19 trends for the City of Boston: Levels of COVID-19 virus in local...

Mayor Michelle Wu today provided updates on the City of Boston’s response to address the intersection of unsheltered homelessness and substance use crises, centered in the area surrounding...

BOSTON—October 14, 2022—The following is a public health warning related to a recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO). State regulations require local public health...

Flu shots are free and widely available in Boston

$6.9 million will be provided to organizations providing substance use services.

Residents should get vaccinated and boosted, and mask indoors to reduce risk.

$75 gift cards will be offered to those 18 and under and a caregiver while supplies last.

Important to stay up to date on vaccinations ahead of fall and winter

New Omicron-specific boosters will be offered at family-friendly event

BPHC Encourages Prevention and Safety During Holiday Weekend and Back-to-School Season

BPHC Reminds Residents to Take Precaution

The vaccine is now being administered in a lower dose into the skin.

BPHC encourages vaccination ahead of new school year.

Vaccine doses are limited, but available to eligible individuals.

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) encourages vigilance as metrics remain elevated.

BPHC Urges Continued Mitigation and Prevention as Data Trend Upwards

There is a nothing like summertime in New England. Whether you're swimming, grilling, riding a bike or enjoying other outdoor activities in the beautiful sunshine, the Boston Public Health Commission...

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) recommends non-stigmatizing approach to Monkeypox response.

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced it is recommending that all Boston children and infants ages 6-months and older get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Pond is now fully open to the public for recreational activities.

Dr. Simon will guide a public health strategy to support Bostonians’ growing mental and behavioral health needs at the Boston Public Health Commission.

​For this season's graduations and large events, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is offering recommendations.

The Boston City Council has voted to approve Dr. Sandro Galea and Gregory Wilmot to the Boston Board of Health.

With high rates of community transmission in Boston and throughout Massachusetts, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is urging residents to take all necessary COVID-related precautions to...

The Mayor shared the City's Warm Weather Plan and provided the strategic direction for a longer-term response, including decentralizing recovery and treatment services and prioritizing shelter...

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) has issued a public health advisory for Jamaica Pond due to a suspected bloom of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria.

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